This example doesn't have any real interaction, and doesn't have any graphics, but it is a complete and valid Ren'Py script. A real game would set up backgrounds and character images, define characters (so that it isn't necessary to type out the character's full name every time they speak), and, most likely, actually have the user interact with the game, instead of just reading. Ren'Py is cross-platform, and the SDK and games can run on Windows, Mac, and Linux (x86 & x86_64). Though, unfortunately, game makers don't always release versions of their game for all three operating systems. There is also a build tool, rapt (Ren'Py Android Packaging Tool), to build Ren'Py games for Android. Rapt needs to be downloaded separately, if you want to use it. The SDK has built in support for the Editra and jEdit text editors, and you can download either one automatically if you select it on the Ren'Py SDK's preference screen. You can also set it to use your system defined text editor if you would prefer to use a different editor to write Ren'Py scripts. If you can write, you can use Ren'Py, no major coding experience is needed. Granted, you'll make a prettier product if you happen to have some artistic skills, but it isn't a deal breaker if you aren't a GIMP guru. Ren'Py's documentation is very good, so there no significant barrier to entry on that front. It needed to be opened once to prompt the editor choosing and download screen.If you want to bring in a fancier feature based on programming logic, the documentation shows how to do that without being overly technical. Note: If following this guide closely, close the “script.rpy” file instead of editing it at this time. Once done editing, it can be closed by closing the tab of the open file or editor itself. When opened, files can be edited in different ways. Once ready, Ren’Py will prompt to “Proceed” to open “script.rpy” in the editor chosen and downloaded. Depending on a number of factors like bandwidth and computer speed, this step may take some time. Once an editor is chosen, it will be downloaded, uncompressed, and configured for use with the Ren’Py Launcher. If unsure, choose Atom, the recommended editor for Ren’Py 7.0. Atom, for example, comes with more features, but is also much larger to install. The first three, Atom, Editra, and jEdit, are listed in order of size and functionality. If trying to open a File for the first time, the Ren’Py Launcher will ask which editor should be downloaded and connected to editing files. With “Tutorial” selected or choosing it from the left-hand Projects listing, click on “script.rpy” under the Edit File listing. (Unless changed by the author, this is the default way to access settings while playing something made in Ren’Py.)Įditing files is as easy as choosing them from under the “Edit File” listing when selecting a project. To close “Tutorial”, press ESCAPE and then choose “Quit” and confirm it. It contains various examples of how to accomplish common tasks in Ren’Py as well as demonstrating it at the same time. “Tutorial” can be played through clicking on “Start”. This will open the project in a playable view. With “Tutorial” selected, click on “Launch Project” in the lower, right-hand corner. By selecting projects on the left-hand side (“Tutorial” is selected by default), they can be changed, built, or run. The Ren’Py Launcher provides access to all of the files, directories, and possible actions for any project. To run Ren’py, open the “renpy” executable on Windows, “renpy” shell script in Linux, or the “renpy.app” on Mac. Navigating to the now uncompressed folder shows its contents. On Mac and Linux, it can be uncompressed either through the default file viewer or from command-line tools. On Windows, this is done through its self-extracting file. (Additional, individual downloads for tools can be found under at the bottom of the same page.)ĭepending on the platform chosen, the downloaded file will need to be uncompressed into its full content of files. It has builds for Windows, Mac, and Linux by default. Ren’Py can be downloaded from its its Download (Latest) page. All screenshots and code in this guide are based on that version. Note: As of this writing, the latest version is Ren’Py 7.0. It comes with a suite of tools for taking code and transforming it into programs that can be run on Windows, Mac, Linux, and even, with a little more work, mobile platforms like Android and iOS. Ren’Py is a engine for creating visual novels. Part 4: Special Screen Names and Overriding Screens.Part 3: Style Inspector and Overriding Styles.Part 3: Animation and Transformation Language.Part 5: Variables and Conditional Statements.
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